""The erosion of democracy in the Czech Republic is advancing faster than we thought. We will not stand by silently while oligarchs and extremists threaten the future of our country.""
""We reject the principle of such a law," said Simon Panek, People in Need's executive director and co-founder. "The draft proposals would stigmatize legitimate international cooperation, chill civil society activity and give the state sweeping supervisory powers without sufficient judicial safeguards.""
Prague is set for a significant demonstration organized by A Million Moments for Democracy, addressing concerns over public media, state institutions, and foreign policy. Campaigners warn against draft legislation that mirrors Russian-style restrictions on civil society. The rally aims to mobilize citizens to defend democratic institutions against the rise of illiberalism and authoritarianism. NGOs, including People in Need, express concerns that proposed laws would stigmatize international cooperation and undermine civil society activities, granting the state excessive supervisory powers without adequate judicial oversight.
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